Board of Directors Meeting Legislative Office Building. Sacramento POA DRAFT. May 8, 2018

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1 Legislative Office Building Sacramento, CA The Board meeting was called to order by President Marvel at 9:45 AM. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Director Moore. A moment of silence was observed for all of the law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, as well as the men and women who serve in the armed forces. President Marvel also requested everyone keep Director Welch and his father in their thoughts as well. Roll call was performed by Director Morrissey. Roll Call Proxy Brian Marvel President Brent Meyer Vice President Marcelo Blanco Treasurer Don Morrissey Santa Clara Co DSA - Secretary Region I Sean McKrell Northern Chapter Rick Walker Sonoma Co LEA Ben Therriault Bay Area Chapter Doug Knittel Alameda DSA Shawn Welch Contra Costa Co DSA Donelan Barry Donelan Oakland POA Ken Lomba San Francisco DSA Mike Pruger Central Coast Chapter Paul Kelly San Jose POA Amy Le Santa Clara Co Correctional POA Gary Frace Redwood Chapter Region II Jim Bock Valley Chapter Tim Davis Sacramento POA Randy Beintema San Joaquin Co DSA Chris Barker Central California Chapter Eric Schmidt Fresno Co DSA Jacky Parks Fresno POA Barker Ryan Maxwell South San Joaquin Chapter Tim Caughron Kern Co LEA Bryan Tenhet Tulare Co DSA Peter Durfee North Valley Chapter

2 Page Two Region III Proxy Javier Antunez Tri-Counties Chapter Sanders Tony Sanders Ventura Co DSA Bob Torrance LA North Chapter Rudy Perez LA Schools POA Marshall McClain LA South Chapter Mike Durant PORAC Past President Region IV Tony Bolanos Inland Chapter Phil Jonas SEBA Edgar Hampton Orange Co Chapter Fender Jesus Montana San Diego/Imperial Chapter Mike Fender San Diego POA Scott Laudner San Diego Co Probation Gary Moore San Diego Co DSA Others in Attendance Robert Bonsall, Corporate Counsel; Randy Perry, Aaron Read & Associates; PJ Webb, SPAC Chairman; Michele Cervone, Marketplace Communications; Jim Parrott, Chico POA; Steve Hunt, Fresno POA; Lloyd Flores, Fresno POA; David Mackie, LA School PMA; Anthony Gomez, Fresno DSA; Kelly Mayfield, Fresno DSA; Shawn Holzberger, Ventura Co DSA; Kasey Sirody, Ventura Co DSA; Scott Peterson, Ventura Co DSA; Todd Fraizer, Fresno POA; Shawn Gaynor, Sacramento POA; Chessa Maita, Sacramento POA; Michael Boyd, Sacramento POA; Joey Schlemmer, Richmond POA; Jason Wentz, Richmond POA; Franco Vado, San Jose POA; Damon Kurt, IBT Chairman; Joe Tirre, Ontario POA; John Kaiser, Riverside Co LEMU; Kim Busman, Finance & Administrative Manager/Recorder. Legislative Report Randy Perry, Aaron Read & Associates, reviewed the Legislative Day packet prepared and discussed the flyer to be left behind when meeting with legislators. He discussed AB 748 (Peace officers: video and audio recordings: disclosure) and stated the legislation would make body camera footage and audio recording no longer exempt from the California Public Records Act unless the agency makes the case that withholding the footage/audio recording outweighs the public interest disclosure. He also stated that the bill requires all footage be released within 120 days regardless of if there is an active case.

3 Page Three Mr. Perry discussed AB 931 (Criminal procedure: use of force by peace officers) and stated the language was not received until over two weeks after the press release was held. The bill restricts the use of force by law enforcement. He reported that PORAC will not negotiate on the bill. Mr. Perry also discussed SB 1421 (Peace officers: release of records) and stated that the legislation is a reintroduction of Senator Leno s prior bill, SB He reported that Legal Defense Administrator, Ed Fishman, recently held a meeting with 14 LDF panel attorneys to discuss the bill and develop negotiation items. Mr. Perry stated that they will be meeting with the bill s author, Senator Skinner, on May 9 th to begin discussions on the legislation. Mr. Perry discussed AB 3091 (Peace officers: stops: reports), stating that the legislation requires officers determine and record a person s race, sexual orientation, religion, etc. when they make a stop without specifically asking the individual they stopped. He stated that PORAC has developed language that would make the unique officer identity exempt from the California Public Records Act and has requested the Assemblymember Weber carry the bill. SPAC Chairman, PJ Webb, discussed AB 2567 (Pupil discipline: restraint and seclusion) and requested that PORAC actively oppose the legislation. Upon motion duly made by Director Montana and seconded by Director Perez to actively oppose AB Motion carries. Mr. Perry discussed the POST budget and stated that Governor Brown will be presenting the revised budget on May 15, He stated that they are working to try and make POST a budgeted line item instead of relying on fees and penalties, that typically do not get paid, for funding. This would ensure that there is proper funding available to train law enforcement officers. There being no further business the meeting was recessed at 10:42 AM until May 9, 2018 at 8:30 AM at the Sutter Club in Sacramento.

4 Sutter Club Sacramento, CA May 9, 2018 The Board meeting was called to order by President Marvel at 8:34 AM. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Director Laudner. A moment of silence was observed for all the law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, as well as the men and women who serve in the armed forces. President Marvel also requested everyone keep Director Welch and his father in their thoughts as well. New Director s Benjamin Therriault, Ryan Maxwell and Phil Jonas were sworn in by President Marvel. Roll call was performed by Director Morrissey. Roll Call Proxy Brian Marvel President Brent Meyer Vice President Marcelo Blanco Treasurer Don Morrissey Santa Clara Co DSA - Secretary Region I Sean McKrell Northern Chapter Rick Walker Sonoma Co LEA Ben Therriault Bay Area Chapter Doug Knittel Alameda DSA Shawn Welch Contra Costa Co DSA Donelan Barry Donelan Oakland POA Ken Lomba San Francisco DSA Mike Pruger Central Coast Chapter Paul Kelly San Jose POA Amy Le Santa Clara Co Correctional POA Gary Frace Redwood Chapter Region II Jim Bock Valley Chapter Tim Davis Sacramento POA Randy Beintema San Joaquin Co DSA Chris Barker Central California Chapter Eric Schmidt Fresno Co DSA Jacky Parks Fresno POA Ryan Maxwell South San Joaquin Chapter Tim Caughron Kern Co LEA

5 Page Two Bryan Tenhet Tulare Co DSA Peter Durfee North Valley Chapter Region III Proxy Javier Antunez Tri-Counties Chapter Sanders Tony Sanders Ventura Co DSA Bob Torrance LA North Chapter Rudy Perez LA Schools POA Marshall McClain LA South Chapter Mike Durant PORAC Past President Region IV Tony Bolanos Inland Chapter Phil Jonas SEBA Edgar Hampton Orange Co Chapter Fender Jesus Montana San Diego/Imperial Chapter Mike Fender San Diego POA Scott Laudner San Diego Co Probation Gary Moore San Diego Co DSA Others in Attendance Robert Bonsall, Corporate Counsel; PJ Webb, SPAC Chairman; Bob Valladon, RAM Chairman; Aaron Read, Aaron Read & Associates; Randy Perry, Aaron Read & Associates; Michele Cervone, Marketplace Communications; Jesse Delgado, Marketplace Communications; Fred Rowbotham, LDF Chairman; David Mackie, LA School PMA; Joe Tirre, Ontario POA; John Greene, RAM; Kim Busman, Finance & Administrative Manager/Recorder. Approval of the Minutes The minutes from the January 8, 2018 Board of Directors meeting were reviewed. Upon motion duly made by Treasurer Blanco and seconded by Director Montana to approve the minutes from the January 8, 2018 Board of Directors meeting. Motion carries. Abstain: Pruger, Maxwell, Therriault, Perez, Jonas. Presidents Report President Marvel discussed the Legislative Reception and felt that the event was successful. He enforcement. discussed the recent public safety hearing held on SB 1421 (Peace officers: release of records) and his disappointment with how the audience was allowed to act during the hearing as that behavior is typically not allowed. He reported that he, along with Director McClain, attended the RIPA Board meeting held in Compton. He thanked Director McClain for attending the meeting and stated that he feels the RIPA Board has moved away from working towards implementation guidelines and standardizing the legislation to focusing more on complaints about law

6 Page Three President Marvel spoke about attending the California Democratic Convention recently held in San Diego. He also spoke about he and Vice President Meyer flying back to DC in March. They had 15 different meetings, including one with the Department of Justice, and he felt that the meetings were very productive. He stated that within a week of meeting with the DOJ, he received an invitation for PORAC to attend the Officer Safety and Wellness meeting and reported that Vice President Meyer attended the meeting as he was unable to due to prior commitments. President Marvel reported that he attended both the Speakers Cup and Pro Tem Cup and felt that both events went very well. He stated that the events allowed for he and the legislators to have more informal conversations regarding the current belief that law enforcement are not trained properly. He also spoke about attending the 2018 Police Union Leadership Seminar in Cambridge, MA. He felt this years event was one of the best he has attended. He spoke of the quality of speakers at the event and discussed the possibility of having some of them come to Conference this year for our member training. He reported that there were discussions regarding the current issues occurring in Austin, TX related to contract negotiations and the City Council flipping their vote when the contract was presented to be approved. He discussed the activist group called Campaign Zero and highly recommended the Directors follow and stay updated on their activities. Director Morrissey spoke about attending the California Democratic Convention and felt that PORAC was able to make tremendous end roads by attending. He reported that due to PORAC s level of sponsorship, the event allowed for backstage access and communication with legislators and policy makers. He stated that he feels the discussions had with legislators and other labor groups helped to show PORAC s willingness to go to the table and negotiate on legislation and the issue currently facing law enforcement. Vice Presidents Report Vice President Meyer referred to his written report handed out. He reported that PORAC currently has 70,348 members within 935 associations. He stated that the Retention and Recruiting Committee has been very active and was highlighted in the April issue of the PORAC Law Enforcement News. He stated that he has several membership inquiries and thanked the Director s for their efforts in helping grow the PORAC membership. He also reported that each Chapter Director should have received the most current chapter association contact list as well as the current delinquency list for the chapter. Director Beintema spoke about the Chapter Contact list and the issue of association president s using their department addresses. Director Donelan discussed the possibility of putting an ad in the PORAC Law Enforcement News addressing the issue to help educate the membership that department addresses should not be used as their PORAC contact information.

7 Page Four He spoke about the trip to DC in March with President Marvel. He stated that the DOJ was very complimentary of PORAC and were receptive to PORAC s input and idea s. He also spoke about attending the Officer Safety and Wellness meeting PORAC was invited to attend. He stated the group is made up of various leaders within law enforcement. The group reviewed the Make It Safer Report which includes various law enforcement safety statistics, during the meeting. year. Vice President Meyer stated that the report noted that 22% of officers killed in the line of duty in 2016 were not wearing their body armor. He stated the meeting participants also discussed ways to lower the statistics related to officer injuries including campaigns to remind officers to wear their vests and seatbelts. He stated they also spent a significant amount of time discussing the ongoing concern of officer suicide and ways to prevent and assist officers to help lower the rate. Vice President Meyer spoke about attending the 2018 Police Union Leadership Seminar in Cambridge, MA with President Marvel. He felt the event fostered the discussion of current law enforcement issues. Vice President Meyer reminded the Directors to start working on setting their Region meetings and reminded them that the meetings must be held prior to September 15, 2018, per the PORAC Bylaws. He asked that once the meetings dates had been sent to please let PORAC know so that we can get the region meetings notices out to the membership. Guest Speakers John Greene, Retired Associate Member and Shasta Co. Sheriff candidate addressed the Board. He introduced himself and thanked the North Valley Chapter for their support in his campaign for Shasta Co. Sheriff. Jason Perez, Corona POA, addressed the Board regarding his candidacy for the CalPERS Board position. Priya Mathur, CalPERS Board Representative, addressed the Board regarding her candidacy for the CalPERS Board position. Legal Defense Fund Report LDF Chairman, Fred Rowbotham, updated the Board on the current active cases LDF is working on. He spoke about the gun enhancement issue that recently came up in a case involving an officer accidentally discharging a weapon and killing a fellow officer. He stated the judge in the case did not allow the gun enhancement to go through but spoke of the challenges regarding the charge. Chairman Rowbotham also reported that the LDF rate letters were mailed out in the past couple of weeks and if anyone had any questions to please reach out to him or Director Donelan to assist. He stated that no rate changes were implemented except for RAM which increased $1 per month as discussed last

8 Page Five Chairman Rowbotham reported that LDF is currently in 48 states and 4 territories with 123,584 members within 1,274 associations. He stated that as of March 31, 2018 the Trust has over $27 million in net assets. Currently the Trust has 98 active criminal cases. He also spoke of the recent and unexpected loss of LDF Panel Attorney, Bill Rappaport. He stated that Mr. Rappaport had been an attorney for over 30 years and was a sole practitioner. SPAC Report SPAC Chairman, PJ Webb, spoke about all the recent legislation related to school safety. He stated that they are currently working on trying to get more SPAC associations involved. He anticipated that SPAC will have a couple legislative proposals for consideration at this years Conference of Members. He also spoke of what is being referred to as Bargaining for the Common Good in which the community organizations are teaming up with the teacher unions. He spoke of the recent issue that occurred with the Los Angeles Teachers Union (UTLA) and the Black Lives Matter group planning an event to take place this past February to try and eliminate the school police. Federal Legislative Update Eva Rigamonti, Steptoe & Johnson, joined the Board of Directors meeting via video conference and updated the Board on various federal legislation. President Marvel referred the Directors to the Federal New Update he sent out on. Ms. Rigamonti also discussed the upcoming DC fly-in and stated they have several meetings confirmed and scheduled and are waiting to hear back on several others. Director Morrissey inquired if there had been any movement on the prior years bail reform discussions. Ms. Rigamonti stated that she has not heard any updates on the bail reform but that it continues to be a topic of discussion. Scholarship Committee Report Director Beintema explained the purpose of PORAC s charitable organization Peace Officers Relief and Education Foundation (POREF). He stated POREF is made up of three funds: The Memorial Fund which is for LODD benefits, the Scholarship Fund which award scholarship grants to dependents of PORAC members, and the Catastrophic Relief Fund which is for assisting members in financial need due to unforeseen or natural catastrophic events such as the Sonoma Co. fires that occurred in Director Beintema stated that the current Scholarship Committee was comprised of himself as the Region II representative and Chairman, Director Pruger for Region I, Director Antunez for Region III and Director Bolanos for region IV. He reported that the Committee received 232 scholarship applications this year, of which 69 were determined to be incomplete. He thanked the Director s for their assistance in helping educate the membership on the requirements of the application and ensuring they submit full and complete applications. He also stated that the Committee is considering a change in the time frame in which the applications are collected to allow the Committee additional time to review the applications prior to meeting in May each year.

9 Page Six He stated that currently the applications are online in the beginning of January and the due date is the last business day in March. The Committee is considering changing the application window to early or mid-december and changing the deadline to be early to mid-march. Director Beintema stated that the Committee decided to award 25, $2,000, scholarship grants this year. The follow is a list of the selected recipients: Region I Sienna Dunakin, Bay Area Chapter Alexis Massey, Bay Area Chapter Allyson McBroom, Bay Area Chapter Nathen Welch, Bay Area Chapter Alexandra Fraser, Central Coast Chapter Cody Paresa, Central Coast Chapter Valerie Hogg, Northern Chapter Region II Mikaela Garces, Central CA Chapter William Ames, Nevada Chapter Caitlyn Harney, No. Valley Chapter William Diltz, So. San Joaquin Chapter Jared Renberg, Valley Chapter RAM Diana Sawan Region III Morgan Egan, LA North Chapter Victoria Real, LA North Chapter Samantha Solis, LA North Chapter Jannell Hurt, LA South Chapter Allison Fenske, Tri-Counties Chapter Lindsey Weitzman, Tri-Counties Chapter Region IV Cassey Poole, Inland Chapter Jessica Naranjo, Inland Chapter Vanessa Mercado, Inland Chapter Amanda LaRochelle, Orang Co. Chapter McKenna Rodi, San Diego/Imperial Chapter Alyssa Stoney, San Diego/Imperial Chapter Director Beintema also spoke about the POREF Board meeting held in conjunction with the April Executive Committee meeting. He stated that the POREF Board discussed the processing of LODD benefit checks and the desire to have the checks hand delivered to the family or the association president. Memorial Committee Report President Marvel spoke about the CA Peace Officer Memorial (CPOMF) ceremonies that took place on Monday, May 6 th and 7 th. He stated that both the candlelight vigil on Sunday and the ceremony on Monday went very well. He stated that he is proud that PORAC is the largest sponsor of the event and feels that demonstrates PORAC s commitment to our fallen officers and their families that they and their sacrifice will never be forgotten. Director Perez asked about the possibility of a live stream on social media platforms in the future to help promote the event. President Marvel stated that CPOMF specifically requested that the event not be promoted on social media this year due to the recent protests occurring in Sacramento.

10 Page Seven RAM Report RAM Chairman, Bob Valladon, spoke about the recent loss of a longtime friend of PORAC and RAM member, Leo Tamisiea. He stated that Mr. Tamisiea was a former PORAC Director and LDF Chairman who assisted in starting PORAC s collective bargaining training class. He also stated that the Committee is continuing to work on growing the RAM membership. PAC Report Upon motion duly made by Director Donelan and seconded by Treasurer Blanco to enter PAC at 11:08 AM. Motion carries. Upon motion duly made by Director Tenhet and seconded by Director Bolanos to exit PAC at 12:18 PM. Motion carries. Upon motion duly made by Director Donelan and seconded by Treasurer Blanco to enter PAC at 12:59 PM. Motion carries. Upon motion duly made by Director Tenhet and seconded by Director Bolanos to exit PAC at 1:28 PM. Motion carries. Legislative Report SPAC Chairman, PJ Webb, discussed AB 2768 (Criminal Threats: schools and places of religious worship). Upon motion duly made by SPAC Chairman Webb and seconded by Director Frace to actively support AB Motion carries. There was discussion regarding AB 1192 (Firearms: retired peace officers). Upon motion duly made by Director Montana and seconded by Director Pruger to actively support AB Motion carries. Director Perez inquired if PORAC has taken a position on the following Federal legislation: H.R School Resource Officer Assessment Act of 2018 H.R School Watch and Training Act of 2018 H.R School Training and Equipment Protection (STEP) Act of 2018 President Marvel asked that Director Perez send the information to him to forward on to Steptoe & Johnson to analyze and get back to PORAC on suggested positions. President Marvel discussed the idea of PORAC rejoining the California Coalition of Law Enforcement Associations (CCLEA) that the Board had previously decided to pull out of. He stated that CCLEA has since had a change in leadership with a new president, Brian Moriguchi. Director Perez stated that as Vice President of CCLEA he knows PORAC has a voice at the table

11 Page Eight and spoke in favor of rejoining. Director Parks also spoke in favor of rejoining CCLEA and stated that the issues of how PORAC was being treated in the past are no longer still present. Upon motion duly made by Director Perez and Treasurer Blanco for PORAC rejoin as a member of the California Coalition of Law Enforcement Associations. Motion carries. Marketplace Communications (MPC) Report Michele Cervone, Marketplace Communications, spoke about the recent projects MPC has been working on with President Marvel and Vice President Meyer including honoring fallen officers, sharing LODD and photo contests, just to name a few. She stated that MPC, 911 Media and PORAC staff meet on a weekly basis via video conference to discuss current items and upcoming events. She also reported that PORAC saw an increase of 300 followers on it s Facebook page at the beginning of April. She stated that the goal is to engage the PORAC membership on a regular basis. Ms. Cervone introduced Jesse Delgado as the newest member to join the MPC team. Mr. Delgado stated that he is excited to learn more about PORAC and help in any way possible to get PORAC s message out and heard. He stated that they are currently working on developing a strategy for getting PORAC message out. He spoke about the recent podcast recorded by President Marvel and played an excerpt from the podcast. He also showed the video created from the COPMF Ceremony that took place on May 7 th. President Marvel requested that if any Director s had events going on at the local level to please pass them along to PORAC so that we can help get the word out about the event. Insurance & Benefits Trust (IBT) Report IBT Chairman, Damon Kurtz, stated that the IBT board is meeting at the PORAC office today. They are discussing the Anthem Blue Cross renewal rates and expect to have an update on the rates by the June 11 th Executive Committee meeting. He reported that they are continuing to work on ensuring Anthem Blue Cross members are current PORAC members. He stated that members will receive a letter if the IBT is unable to locate an active PORAC membership for them. He stated that if a member receives a letter from the IBT about the issue, please direct them to contact RV Watson at PORAC Headquarters. He also reported that the IBT will be rolling out a Simplified Issue Life Insurance policy in the upcoming months as well. Treasurer s Report Treasurer Blanco reviewed the financial statements dated March 31, 2018 included in the Board packet. He presented a late voucher from Director Parks for the January Board of Director s meeting for approval. Upon motion duly made by Director Sanders and seconded by Director Maxwell to approve the late January Board meeting voucher for Director Parks. Motion carries. Abstain: Parks

12 Page Ten Treasurer Blanco stated that the Fiscal Management Committee met on Monday, May 7, 2018 to review vouchers from 3 rd and 4 th quarters 2017 as well as 1 st quarter He stated that the Committee did not see any discrepancies with the vouchers processed and PORAC s reimbursement policies. He stated that the Committee discussed rental cars paid for by PORAC. He stated that PORAC s policy on rental cars states that the expense must be pre-approved by the PORAC President. The Committee has given direction that anything up to a mid-size rental vehicle would be approved. Treasurer Blanco reported that the Budget Committee will meet at 1 PM on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at PORAC Headquarters to begin the draft 2019 budget. Director Perez spoke about the possibility of electronic submission of expenses in the future. Treasurer Blanco stated that he would research the options and determine if that is something PORAC could implement in the future and will report back at the August Board of Directors meeting. Retiree Medical Trust (RMT) Report Director Davis stated that he attended his first RMT meeting as the PORAC Board appointee and that he is learning a lot about the Trust. He stated that the Trust currently has over $37 million in assets. He also reported that the Trust will be meeting in Sacramento on Friday, May 18 th. President Marvel asked if the Trust has received requests from out of state groups to join the RMT. Director Davis stated that issue is on the agenda for the May 18 th meeting. Labor Consultant s Report Claude Alber, Labor Consultant, referred to his written report included in the packet. He stated that the new media class is scheduled to take place at PORAC Headquarters on July 23 and 24, He reported that the class size is limited to 30 people per the contract with the instructors for the class. He also reported that the Training Committee will be meeting on May 23, 2018 to discuss further idea s regarding training. New Business Treasurer Blanco discuss the Inland Chapter s recommendation for lifetime membership for former PORAC Director and Executive Committee member, Laren Leichliter. Upon motion duly made by Treasurer Blanco and seconded by Director Jonas to award Laren Leichliter Lifetime Membership in PORAC. Motion carries. Director Tenhet referred to the proposed So. San Joaquin Chapter Bylaw amendments and stated they had been reviewed by PORAC s counsel who found there is no conflict with the PORAC Bylaws. Upon motion duly made by Director Parks and seconded by Director Bock to approve the proposed So. San Joaquin Chapter Bylaw amendments as presented. carries. Motion

13 Page Ten President Marvel requested that Chapter Director s send their most current Chapter Bylaws to PORAC Headquarters to ensure we have an updated copy on file. He also discussed being approached by several company s who wish to work with PORAC. He asked how vendors are vetted when requesting to work with PORAC and asked for the Board s thoughts on how best to vet the company s. Direction was given to have the Executive Committee vet any company s requesting to work with PORAC and determine if they should go to the Board for final approval. Past President Durant spoke about his experience when approached by company s making that type of request and stated that PORAC needs to be careful of what information they agree to release and what benefits will be received in exchange. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 2:39 PM.

14 PAC Meeting Sutter Club Sacramento, CA May 9, 2018 The Board meeting was called to order by President Marvel at 11:08 AM. Roll call was performed by Director Morrissey. Roll Call Proxy Brian Marvel President Brent Meyer Vice President Marcelo Blanco Treasurer Don Morrissey Santa Clara Co DSA - Secretary Region I Sean McKrell Northern Chapter Rick Walker Sonoma Co LEA Ben Therriault Bay Area Chapter Doug Knittel Alameda DSA Shawn Welch Contra Costa Co DSA Donelan Barry Donelan Oakland POA Ken Lomba San Francisco DSA Mike Pruger Central Coast Chapter Paul Kelly San Jose POA Amy Le Santa Clara Co Correctional POA Gary Frace Redwood Chapter Region II Jim Bock Valley Chapter Tim Davis Sacramento POA Randy Beintema San Joaquin Co DSA Chris Barker Central California Chapter Eric Schmidt Fresno Co DSA Jacky Parks Fresno POA Ryan Maxwell South San Joaquin Chapter Tim Caughron Kern Co LEA Bryan Tenhet Tulare Co DSA Peter Durfee North Valley Chapter Region III Proxy Javier Antunez Tri-Counties Chapter Sanders Tony Sanders Ventura Co DSA Bob Torrance LA North Chapter Rudy Perez LA Schools POA Marshall McClain LA South Chapter Mike Durant PORAC Past President

15 PAC Meeting May 9, 2018 Page Two Region IV Tony Bolanos Inland Chapter Phil Jonas SEBA Edgar Hampton Orange Co Chapter Fender Jesus Montana San Diego/Imperial Chapter Mike Fender San Diego POA Scott Laudner San Diego Co Probation Gary Moore San Diego Co DSA Others in Attendance Robert Bonsall, Corporate Counsel; PJ Webb, SPAC Chairman; Bob Valladon, RAM Chairman; Aaron Read, Aaron Read & Associates; Randy Perry, Aaron Read & Associates; Michele Cervone, Marketplace Communications; Jesse Delgado, Marketplace Communications; Fred Rowbotham, LDF Chairman; David Mackie, LA School PMA; Joe Tirre, Ontario POA; John Greene, RAM; Kim Busman, Finance & Administrative Manager/Recorder. Approval of the Minutes The minutes from the January 8, 2018 PAC meeting were reviewed. PAC Report Upon motion duly made by Director Donelan and seconded by Treasurer Blanco to approve the minutes from the January 8, 2018 PAC meeting. Motion carries. Abstain: Pruger, Maxwell, Therriault, Perez, Jonas. Randy Perry, Aaron Read & Associates, updated the Directors on the Antonio Villaraigosa IE and the various media buys that they have been working on. He reported that they have not seen any polling on the Governor s race. He also stated that the Insurance Commissioner race is becoming close. Vice President Meyer asked if Mr. Perry felt there were any front runners in the race after the debate on. Mr. Perry discussed the Attorney General s race. There was discussion regarding having the successful candidates from the primary election be brought to the August Board of Director s meeting for interviews. Mr. Perry stated that they would plan to send a questionnaire to each candidate to be completed by the end of June and then sent to the Board of Director s for review prior to the August 10, 2018 Board meeting. Upon motion duly made by Director Beintema and seconded by Director Sanders to have the Executive Committee determine what, if any, candidates should be interviewed at the August Board of Directors meeting. Motion carries.

16 PAC Meeting May 9, 2018 Page Three Endorsements There was discussion regarding current seats that PORAC has not made any endorsement. Upon motion duly made by Director Morrissey and seconded by Director Le to endorse Evan Low for AD 28. Motion carries. Upon motion duly made by Director Bolanos and seconded by Treasurer Blanco to endorse the below candidates. Motion carries. AD 12 - Heath Flora AD 34 - Vince Fong AD 36 - Tom Lackey AD 39 - Luz Rivas AD 33 - Jay Obernolte BOE Dist. 1 - Connie Conway BOE Dist. 4 - Joel Anderson SD 20 - Connie Leyva CD 7 - Dr. Yona Barash CD 8 -Paul Cook CD 22 - Devin Nunez CD 23 -Kevin McCarthy CD 25 - Steve Knight CD 31 - District Pocket The pocket endorsements for AD 26, Deven Mathis and AD 36, Tom Lackey, were released. Upon motion duly made by Treasurer Blanco and seconded by Director Bolanos to endorse Chad Mayes for AD 42. Motion carries. Abstain: Jonas President Marvel discussed PORAC s previous endorsement of Assemblymember Mark Stone, Assemblymember Holly Mitchell and Congresswoman Maxine Waters. He feels that their values are no longer in line with PORAC s values. Upon motion duly made by Director Donelan and seconded by Director Schmidt to pull PORAC s endorsement of Assemblymember Mark Stone and Assemblymember Holly Mitchell. Motion carries. Upon motion duly made by Vice President Meyer and seconded by Treasurer Blanco to pull PORAC s endorsement of Congresswoman Maxine Waters. Motion carries. No: Sanders proxy for McClain Mr. Perry stated that PORAC s PAC attorney, Lance Olson, will be drafting a letter to be sent to each candidate to inform them of PORAC s decision. President Marvel stated that a copy of the letters would be sent to the Directors. There was discussion regarding John Greene for Shasta County Sheriff. Upon motion duly made by Director Durfee and seconded by Treasurer Blanco to match the Chapter s contribution up to the set max. Motion carries. No: Parks Direction was given to President Marvel to draft and send a letter to Senator Bradford regarding PORAC s values and its concern for officer safety.

17 PAC Meeting May 9, 2018 Page Four Director Montana spoke about the challenges current occurring in the San Diego District Attorney race. He discussed the financial backing investor George Soros has made to promote candidates that are anti law enforcement. Director Therriault and Director Davis discussed having the same challenges in their District Attorney races as well. There was discussion regarding the use of PORAC s State PAC funds versus limiting it to Chapter PAC funds for local races. Director Davis stated he feels that the fact that the same issues are occurring in four different county District Attorney races currently, that there is a concerted effort being made against law enforcement statewide. Upon motion duly made by Director Montana and seconded by Director Jonas for the PORAC State PAC match the Chapter contributions, with a max set, for the four District Attorney races (Alameda Co., Contra Costa Co., Sacramento Co. and San Diego Co.) that George Soros has gotten involved in. Motion carries. No: Donelan, Blanco, Therriault, Frace, Le and Kelly. The meeting was recessed for lunch at 12:15 PM until 12:59 PM. There was discussion regarding the CalPERS Board race. Upon motion duly made by Director Tenhet and seconded by Director Montana to endorse Jason Perez for CalPERS Board. Motion fails after a division of the house. Ayes (20 votes): Blanco, Walker, Davis, Tenhet, Durfee, Torrance, Perez, Bolanos, Montana. Noes (32 votes): Meyer, McKrell, Donelan proxy for Welch, Donelan, Pruger, Kelly, Morrissey, Le, Frace, Bock, and Fender proxy for Hampton. Abstentions (40 votes): Therriault, Beintema, Barker, Schmidt, Parks, Maxwell, Caughron, Sanders proxy for Antunez, Sanders, Sanders proxy for McClain, Jonas, Laudner, Fender, and Moore. There were discussions regarding the need for changes at CalPERS and PORAC needing to express it s concerns openly with the successful CalPERS Board candidate. Contributions Upon motion duly made by Director Perez and seconded by Director Torrance to contribute to Luz Rivas for AD 39. Motion carries. PAC/PIC Split There was discussion regarding the PAC/PIC split. Upon motion duly made by Director Beintema and seconded by Vice President Meyer to change the PAC/PIC split to be 100% PAC, effective May 1, Motion carries. Adjournment There being no further business the PAC meeting was adjourned at 1:28 PM.